Handyman

pPhipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and some commercial property management, and it’s tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities./p pstrong Position Overview:/strongbr / This position is primarily responsible for performing general maintenance tasks on a daily basis that include, but are not limited to the following duties./p ul liGeneral plumbing repairs such as toilets, faucets, and minor leaks./li liRepair and replace general hardware such as doors, doorknobs, locks, and broken tiles./li liMinor cosmetic updates to apartments, entrances, and common areas such as painting, plaster, sanding, and wallpaper installation./li liMaintenance and upkeep of cooling towers and boilers, as well as assisting in repairs of heating and HVAC systems./li liAssist in snow removal on sidewalks and driveways./li /ul pstrongJob Requirements:/strong/p ul li1-3 years of experience./li liBasic carpentry and electrical skills./li liAbility to solve problems and pay attention to details./li liFriendly, positive team player./li liAbility to work well under pressure./li liGood time management skills./li liAbility to follow instructions./li /ul pstrongRequired Experience:/strong/p p2 years of prior handyman experience /p pstrongRequirements:/strong/p pemIf you do not hold a High School Diploma or GED, we consider a substitution of a minimum of three years of experience in skilled trade work as a handyman at a residential building./em/p pemPractical test required/em/p pemWritten communication assessment/em/p pApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time./p pPhipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment./p